can you only receive your pell grant if you get a degree?

i'm taking photography classes but i don't feel the urge to get an associates degree because this is only something i will do on the side and i plan to be self employed anyhow. my question is if i'm only taking photography and no general ed will that effect me receiving a pell grant?

2010-11-04T22:27:43Z

i plan on going full time

?2010-11-04T22:20:23Z

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in order to receive the pell grant you have to be a full time student. taking one class will not qualify you to recieve the pell grant

Jessica2010-11-04T22:14:17Z

If you are a full time student then yes, you should be able to recieve the pell grant for the school year, talk to your finance dept in whatever school you are in.